Panzanella

Panzanella is a wonderful Italian “bread salad”. Use a firm, dense bread to avoid sogginess. Enjoy.                                                                              …

Pineapple-Raisin Slaw

When I first came up with this recipe (back in college) I named it California Cole Slaw. Today, there are SO many recipes with that same name (totally different recipes than mine) I thought it would be too confusing.  This is a sweet, delicious alternative to the standard Cole Slaw.  Almost like Carrot Raisin Salad…

Spinach Mushroom Sautee

This is a great side dish for chicken or pork. 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon butter 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds fresh spinach leaves, cleaned and torn 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup parmesan cheese Heat oil and butter in a large frying pan on medium-high…

Easy Fruit Salad

This recipe reminds me of pot luck dinners.  When was the last time you went to a pot luck and didn’t find some kind of fruit salad with marshmallows? 2 cups red seedless grapes, halved 1 large orange, sectioned (you can substitute a small can of mandarine oranges, drained) 1 banana, sliced 1 red apple,…